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Last update: December 2024

Lara Jayne Photography, based in Oxfordshire, specializes in capturing the authentic moments of your wedding day in an elegant, timeless way. Lara shoots weddings all over the South of England including the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and Buckinghamshire.

With a degree in photography and a deep passion for her craft, Lara brings over 12 years of experience in editorial and portrait photography to every wedding she photographs. Her love for beauty and people enables her to capture the true essence of your special day.

Lara is an international photographer with a unique artistic flair, having begun her career at the age of 17 years old in South Africa. Her love for travel allows her to document the breathtaking images in South Africa, England & Europe.

A true romantic at heart, Lara never misses a chance to indulge in a good romantic comedy. "Shooting weddings is a dream come true for me," she says. "I get to document every moment and work with such beautiful people, while still having a good laugh on the job!" Growing up in the wedding industry, assisting her father, a professional wedding videographer, Lara developed a deep appreciation for the unfolding love stories of each couple she works with. "From the engagement session to the wedding day, every detail inspires me" says Lara. My favorite moment? The groom's first look at his bride, capturing every raw emotion, from the tears to the laughter. Lara would love to document your happily ever after.

Services Offered

Lara Jayne Photography has a natural, elegant, and timeless style. A natural storyteller at heart, she aims to document all the special moments of your big day. An expert at getting the perfect setup, she loves natural light and uses it to her advantage. Lara can bring even the shyest person out of their shell for a picture and create a comfortable atmosphere for your wedding pictures. She offers full coverage on your milestone day, and will be there from the morning preparations to the last dance.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Coverage on the wedding day Online sneak preview/ gallery A customized USB with the fully retouched images A photo album (optional) Can be ordered at a later stage

How far in advance should I contact you?

3-12 months

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Can you travel?

Yes, most of the UK

What is the charge for travelling?

The travel rates will be quoted separately. If travelling more than 80 miles, reasonable overnight accommodation will be required

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I like to make it as fun as possible for my clients with my ideas, which we discuss beforehand

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use Nikon. I have 3 lenses that I use at weddings to get a full range of the event

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, i use my website

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

3 months

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

I will provide an hourly rate upfront

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer or cash

How do you work?

I usually take a 50% booking fee upfront, will have a pre wedding consultation, (an engagement session) then the balance of payment is required a week before the wedding

Served in

Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire

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Reviews for Lara Jayne Photography

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Hannah
Hannah E. Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cotswold wedding

We planned our wedding in the Cotswolds from Australia and Lara was incredible every step of the way. We had multiple calls and virtual catch ups before the day and she was extremely accommodating and flexible, her suggestions and ideas were insightful and made our day extra special. She made us feel so comfortable and she captured the most incredible photos, even putting up with my husband who hates having his photo taken! We could not be more happy with our photos, thank you so much Lara.
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Jaun B. Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Creative and amazing experience!!!

Over the years Lara has done 4 photo shoots for myself and my wife! We won't use anyone else we absolutely love her work, creativity and skills. She has a lovely and open personality. Lara has great communication skills and is very diligent making it easy to get ideas across and set the perfect scene for our couple photos every time.
I highly recommend Lara.
Lisa
Lisa R. Sent on 05/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Warm, chilled and so talented

Lara is wonderful - she is so insanely talented, and also had amazing ideas that helped us to rejig our schedule to make it even better. She's warm, confident, and fun, it made me feel like I was inviting a close friend to the wedding. Thank you Lara!
Anna
Anna O. Sent on 07/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer!

Lara was incredible at our wedding! From start to finish the booking process was smooth, she offered so much help with our wedding planning, our pre-wedding consultation was so thorough making sure we didn't miss any shots we wanted, and then on the the day she was so friendly with all our guests!
Lara put us completely at ease when we were having our couple photos, telling us what to do, resulting in beautiful pictures.

Thank you soo much Lara!
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Katie G. Sent on 16/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best photography session with Lara

Lara made me laugh the whole photoshoot while keeping me so relaxed. She is super professional but so fun and her level of photography skill is outstanding.
She was also so creative and made such good use of the surroundings we were in by using the leaves in the gardens and props to bring the photos to life.
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Eve K. Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photographer

I worked with Lara Jayne recently for an intimate wedding, and she was truly magnificent. So easy to work alongside, really put the couple and guests at ease, and after having seen a few photos I can truly say she is very talented. If you’re considering a photographer, I would 100% recommend Lara!
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Rowena B. Sent on 02/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best in the industry. Highly recommend. Lovely personality. Very creative. Willing to go above and beyond.

Lara has done a couple of photo shoots for me over the last 10 years from personal to engagement, wedding and a recent couple shoot. I love her creativity and ability to capture the moment so naturally. Also she has a lovely temperament of patience and positivity and at the same time knows exactly what her vision is for the shoot. I highly recommend her and will be using her in the future again. Thank you Lara.
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Dora Sent on 16/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, creative & fun. Couldn’t have asked for better.

Lara made the day as smooth and non-intimidating as possible, keeping everything running on time, and working so hard to get all the pics we were after ♥️ you were truly great!
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Jonathan Sent on 05/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Top class photographer!

I have had a couple of photoshoots with Lara Jayne by now and I am always blown away by the whole experience. First of all, her laughter is contagious, so the smiles she captures are always genuine. She goes out of her way to make one feel comfortable and goes through great lengths to get great shots. I love the photos she takes and can highly recommend Lara Jayne to anyone looking to capture their special moments!
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